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Been painting these on and off this past 4 weeks. I've not painted the eyes as I don't feel capable of doing so.

A few firsts for me on these models. First Necroumda models, first attempt at zenithal highlighting, first attempt at object source lighting, and I used Citadel Shades to quite good (for me) effect, quite a bit also, which is something I haven't traditionally been able to do.

Little peeved that, despite trying to remove them, I've still got visible seam lines, and many I just didn't spot until looking at these photos...

The leader (I still need to finish painting his plasma gun) -








The heavy, he's converted so he's carrying the old 90s metal model heavy stubber. I play Oldcromunda, 2nd edition, not the current money grab, er I mean, rules, so a valid loadout -







The rest of the gang (some of the heads don't sit on the necks well, I think I used the wrong heads for each neck piece) -






Group photo -

That's a lot of firsts Rob, I think you've done well - the armour is looking great for a first attempt! You have nice highlight points and it's looking pretty smooth.

If you're not confident yet to do the eyes, then I recommend you practice on any spare heads you have available. Also if you can, just try dropping a little shade into them with the tip of the brush and not much on it, a little/more contrast goes a long way.

Taking close up photos of your minis is always useful for learning, I often find little things I either didn't paint or didn't fully finish and there can be errors the eye just doesn't quite pick up.

Still nice work, always a pleasure to hear someone plays proper Necromunda

yeah - i don't paint eyes anymore. just deep shadow. you don't really see if a mini has eyes 'done' or not once they're on the table
btw i once did did the iris and pupils on a Felix Jeagor model so i could do it. my eyes are good enough anymore though!!

Thanks guys.